Judge Ann Aiken — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken sits in the District of Oregon (DOR) and granted a downward variance in 211 of 350 federal sentencings (60.3%) from FY2012–FY2023. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Ann Aiken, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Ann Aiken grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (211 below-guideline cases out of 350 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants64-46.0%
  2. 2.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)36-44.6%
  3. 3.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense34-41.2%
  4. 4.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)15-57.2%
  5. 5.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities12-50.2%
  6. 6.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement10-45.6%
  7. 7.Acceptance of responsibility9-46.1%
  8. 8.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program7-42.5%
  9. 9.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse6-48.5%
  10. 10.Lack of Youthful Guidance6-46.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Ann Aiken

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Ann Aiken's 289 Zone D sentencings, 183 (63.3%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended289 cases
  • Within range
    94(32.5%)
  • Below range
    183(63.3%)
    avg −40.5% below min
  • Above range
    12(4.2%)
    avg +28.2% above max

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